Finger Lakes Cycling Club

Cycle CNY Chenango Chendig MTB Festival
2023-08-19 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Chenango Valley State Park, 153 State Park Rd, Chenango Forks, NY, 13746, United States
Trails, Bikes, Food, and Chenanigans! Come join us for the CheNaNGo ChENdiG on Saturday, August 19! Our annual mountain bike festival is held as a thank you to our members and friends who support Cycle-CNY, and to showcase the awesome trails at our region. Come join us for a fun day on the trails at Chenango Valley State Park!
Event opens at 9:00am in the Pine Plains Pavilion area. Group rides, food truck, lawn games, and lots of fun. Bring your bikes, drinks, sun tents and chairs! Cycle-CNY raffle fundraiser and merchandise for sale! Camp site reservations available at the Park (choose the Chipmunk Bluff camping area)! A huge thanks to the volunteers who build and maintain the amazing trails at Chenango Valley State Park. We can’t wait to ride together!
No event fee, but NYS Parks charges a $7 vehicle entrance fee during the summer. Or support our NYS Parks with a Park Passport.
This year’s schedule of events coming soon…check out our event page for the most current information!
https://cycle-cny.com/…/chenango-chendig-mountain-bike…/
Please support our free mountain bike events and activities by becoming a Cycle-CNY / IMBA member! Be a link in the chain.

T-Burg Crit
2023-08-12 10:00 - 15:00 | NY
New York State Criterium Championship Event! Open to All, Top New York residents will be awarded State Champions in their categories. New Racers! (novice) are encouraged and welcome.
Pre-Reg Only! No Day of Registration!
Second race for 15.$
Course: 1 mile 8 turn clockwise neighborhood crit course. Slight rise up Old Main Street.

Bike Expo - Cass Park
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
Come out to Cass Park (pavilion near the children’s garden) on June 14 from 6-8pm for a free bike expo!

Demo bikes for new riders (mountain bikes from Cornell Outdoor Education, electric bikes, and city bikes)
Bike rodeo for kids
Free bike maintenance
MTB skills practice
Bike gear giveaways

Bring your family, bring fun bikes that you have, and come socialize with other bike enthusiasts. Ride around the park, or on the black diamond trail
The regular Wednesday night Women’s Road Ride (WRR) will start and end at Cass Park this day as well.

Keuka Lake Gravel Classic
2023-06-04 | Community Corners, 903 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY, United States
Presented by Steuben Brewing Company, the Keuka Lake Gravel Classic will host hundreds of riders from all over the country as they traverse the challenging and scenic dirt roads of the Finger Lakes beer and wine country.
https://www.bikereg.com/klgc

Lehigh Valley Fondo
2023-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Community Corners, 903 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY, United States
One of the events in the Gran Fondo Hincapie series, only a few hours away from Ithaca! 78, 52, and 14 mile route options available.

Connect the Trails Fest
2023-05-20 12:00 - 14:00 | NY
CONNECT THE TRAILS! FEST
Joining the Dryden Rail Trail and the East Ithaca Recreation Way
Come together to help open the gates to connect the Dryden Rail Trail and the East Ithaca Recreation Way!
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 12:00 noon
Where: Game Farm Road where the Dryden Rail Trail meets the East Ithaca Recreation Way.
What: People walking, biking, and jogging will approach Game Farm Road simultaneously on both trails, arriving from designated parking areas. (There will be no general parking along Game Farm Road.) At 12:00, all will arrive where the Dryden and Ithaca trails meet and officially join them together in an event recorded by drone. Stop along the way for family-friendly riddles. There will be music and snacks when you arrive, and inspirational short speeches by those who made this section of the trail and this event possible.
For maps, details about when and where to start, and parking information
(including handicapped-accessible parking), visit drydenrailtrail.org/events

Women's Road Ride (WRR)
2023-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | East Hill Plaza, 327 Pine Tree Road, Ithaca, NY
Rides leave from East Hill Plaza (meet behind the Tompkins Community Bank) at 6pm sharp. We will split into at least 3 groups:
A ride: Avg pace ~15 mph
B ride: Avg pace 12-15mph
C ride: Avg pace 10-12 mph
Each group does a different route each week. Route details will be sent in an email the Monday prior to the ride. Cancellations will also be communicated via the WRR Google Group. See instructions for how to join the email list (google group) here
Read more about the Women’s Road Rides here

Hollenbeck's Road Race
2023-05-07 | Hollenbeck’s Cider Mill, 1265 NY-392, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Join us for the 42nd year of Hollenbeck’s Spring Classic Road Race

Adopt-A-Highway Clean up
2023-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Community Corners, 903 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY, United States
FLCC does a roadside clean up of Ringwood and Midline roads in the spring and fall.

Brevets starting in Lansing NY
2023-04-22 07:00 - 21:00 | Community Corners, 903 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY, United States
There are 2 brevets starting from the Lansing Town Ball Fields on 4/22:
7:30am: 200k (125 miles). Time limit: 13.5 hours
More info
8:00am: 101k (63 miles): an easy introduction to brevets. Time limit: 6 hours, 44 minutes
More info
Organized by Jim Bondra and Sean Keesler.

FLCC Annual Meeting
2023-04-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Community Corners, 903 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY, United States
Our annual meeting will be on Sunday, April 16 from 3-5pm. Location is 119 W. Court St, Ithaca.

Bicycle Touring: Recap from Coney Island Ferris Wheel to Santa Monica Ferris Wheel
2023-03-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Community Corners, 903 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY, United States
FLCC member John Goldman will give a recap of his 2022 cross country bicycle trip: Coney Island Ferris Wheel to Santa Monica Ferris Wheel plus Pacific Coast Highway: great vistas and great people. Will include a summary of the planning process for a trip like this.
7:30pm on zoom

Intro to Randonneuring Talk at Liquid State
2023-03-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Liquid State, 620 W. Green St, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Join us for ~1 hr talk introducing randonneuring – the exciting world of long-distance cycling. Whether you plan on participating in the Paris-Brest-Paris event or not, our talk will cover everything you need to know about this challenging and rewarding sport. We’ll discuss the history of randonneuring, rules and regulations, equipment, and training, and share tips on navigating a long-distance route.
Whether a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, mark your calendars for an informative and inspiring session — presented by Sean Keesler.

Streets Alive! Film Festival
2023-03-10 20:00 - 22:00 | NY
The 10th Annual Streets Alive! Film Festival will be held at Cinemapolis on Friday, March 10th, 2023 at 8PM. Bike Walk Tompkins will host locally-selected bike films and selections from Portland’s Filmed By Bike ‘Bike Love’ series. Tickets will be available for purchase ($10) at the Cinemapolis box office an hour before the event! All proceeds from film and raffle tickets will support our new Community Bike Shop.

Gravel Group meet-up
2023-03-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Bike Bar Ithaca, 314 East State St, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Come out to the Bike Bar in Ithaca on Wednesday, March 1 from 6-8pm to catch up with your gravel-riding friends. See what events people have on their radar for 2023, how people have been keeping busy this winter with our lack of snow, and see if we can recognize each other without helmets on.

Women's Wednesday Road Ride
2022-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 | East Hill Plaza, 327 Pine Tree Road, Ithaca, NY
The Women’s Road Ride (WRR) is a club-sanctioned road ride for women that happens each Wednesday night, spring, summer and fall. We like to call ourselves the “Gorges Gals”! They are a great place for women to cycle together, get a good workout, and build lasting friendships on the bike. These rides convene in the East Hill Plaza parking lot behind the Burger King at 6pm and break out into 3 groups, A, B or C. The A ride is the fastest (typically averaging 15+ mph) and has the most elevation. The B ride is moderately paced (13-15 mph avg) with a moderate amount of climbing, and the C ride is slower paced (10-12mph avg), with shorter distances with less climbing.
WRR rotates through the same four or so routes each week from mid May until mid September. WRR participants learn the routes and ride them faster and stronger each week, regardless of whether they are in the A, B, or C group.
Google Group: Women’s Road Ride
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I participate?
A: Show up on Wednesday night a little before the start time.
Q. Do I need to be an FLCC member to participate?
A: Non-members are expected to join FLCC after their first two rides.
Q: Do I need special equipment to join WRR?
A: You need a road bike with gearing that can handle the hilly roads, blinking lights that fix to you or your bike for safety at dusk, water bottles with water, a bicycle helmet, and tools/parts to fix a flat tire.
Most women that participate in the rides use road bikes, however a fitness/hybrid/gravel bike could be appropriate for the C group rides. It really just depends on the pace you can maintain.
Most participants also ride with clipless pedals, however, that is not required and often riders in the C group use flat pedals.
Q: I’m new here, how do I know which group I should join?
A: You should be able to complete the route your group is doing in 2 hours or less. If you are unsure about your ability, it is always best to first join an easier group and then, the following week, join a faster group if you want a more challenging ride. Depending on who shows up, some of the groups break up into two subgroups if there are riders with really mixed abilities, so its highly likely you will have someone to ride with.
Q: I’m a man who rides slow and/or who is looking to improve my group road riding skills. Can I join WRR?
A: No, sorry. These rides are for women only. There are other club rides where men are welcome!
Q: Can tandem or recumbent riders participate?
A: Typically we do not have riders on recumbent or tandem bikes. However, if women on recumbent or tandem bikes have experience riding in a group and know that they could maintain the group pace, we can try it out, likely in the C group. Our top priority is safety, so we just want to keep everyone in the group safe on the roads!
Q: If it is raining, will we still ride?
A: If it is sprinkling, we will probably ride. If it’s raining hard or thundering, we will cancel. Emails will be sent to the WRR email list by 5pm day of ride if it’s going to be cancelled. Sign up to the mailing list for up-to-date info on the rides.
Q: I’m not a member of FLCC, can I still ride with WRR?
A: We welcome all riders for the first two weeks of riding. If you wish to continue, then we ask that you pay your dues to FLCC, which is very affordable. Sign up here!
Q: Are the rides no drop?
A: Yes! The rides are no drop, meaning if you get a flat or have some other mechanical issue, the group will wait. And the groups all wait and regroup at the top of the climbs and before crossing major intersections (e.g., Route 13, Route 79). But no drop does not mean if you have jumped into a group that is at a higher fitness level than you, the cyclists will wait for you at each and every corner. It is up to you to know which group to ride with by studying the route and deciding ahead of time if you can complete that route in 2 hours or less.
Q. What are typical WRR routes?
A group: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13756715
B group: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13756959
C group: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13757026
Spread the word to women who are looking to ride. WRR organizers welcome riders of all skill levels and experience, and will find a group for you.

Saturday Ride: Black Diamond Trail
2022-05-21 10:00 | Black Diamond Trail Trailhead @ Cass Park, 121 Turtle Lane, Ithaca, NY, 14850
We are planning for the first FLCC Weekend Ride for Saturday, May 21 at 10 AM. The meeting place will be in Cass Park by the Ithaca Children’s Garden. We will ride up the Black Diamond Trail and offer several options of riding (16-22 miles) by only riding the BDT, or further up to the Taughannock Falls Overlook, or up to Trumansburg for ice cream at Not My Dad’s and returning to Cass Park. Look for more details as we get closer to the ride.
Still have questions or want to plan or lead a ride? Contact Doug Dylla at ddylla2010@gmail.com.

The number of weekend rides we can offer will depend greatly on how many volunteers we have to help coordinate, lead or sweep rides. Please contact Doug Dylla directly if you’d like to help with the FLCC Weekend Rides.
Rides will begin at 20+ miles in length and get longer through the season. Riders should bring water, have bikes in good mechanical condition and be comfortable with group rides on local roads.
Rides will be no-drop, regrouping at the tops of major hills and intersections when the group is spread out. Rides will often include a social stop which will be mentioned in the weekly ride announcement.
Ride Announcements
We hope to send out the announcement about the Weekend Rides to the fingerlakescycling group by Wednesday afternoon every week. Generally, we will plan for Saturday Rides — though bad weather might push some rides into Sundays. If we have enough interest (and volunteers), we may do multiple weekend rides.
Meeting Place and Time
The time, meeting place and route will vary every week and be announced on the fingerlakescycling group. Early in the season, we start at 10 AM and then shift earlier as the weather gets hotter in the summer. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of that time so you can hear the route instructions, and make sure your bike is ready to go.
What to Bring
Ride organizers expect all riders to have their bicycles in good repair, a helmet, water bottles, a snack, equipment to fix a flat, and a copy of the route (usually a Ride with GPS route from the Club route list).
Weather
We generally do not ride if it is raining or if there is a threat of adverse weather. We will send out an email to the FLCC Listserv at least an hour before the start time if a ride is canceled.
RSVP for Rides
Generally, ride leaders will ask for people to RSVP if they plan to attend the Weekend Ride. While this isn’t critical, it helps the ride organizers know how many people to expect.
Join the Finger Lakes Cycling Club
The FLCC sponsors our rides. Non-members are allowed two club rides before we ask that you join the club.

Gravel Ride
2022-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Corners, 903 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY, United States
Gravel rides during the 2022 season will be held on Thursdays at 6:00pm. The starting location (and any changes to the time) will be specified in the ride announcements each week, sent to both the flcc-gravel and fingerlakescycling groups.
If you’re seeing this description, it means a specific route has not been selected for this date – watch this page for updates!

Gravel rides are focused on exploring the gravel, dirt, and otherwise unpaved roads and trails in and around Ithaca. If you like to get away from traffic, occasionally climb a hill just because it’s there, and don’t mind mud on your clothes then gravel rides are probably for you!
These rides are largely targeted to intermediate riders, although all skill levels are welcome. Gravel rides put an emphasis on bike handling rather than raw speed. They’re intended to be challenging while also social and, more than anything else, fun! Rides will be no-drop, regrouping at the tops of major hills and intersections when the group is spread out. If you have a mechanical issue the group will stop to help before everyone continues on together. The group is sure to spread out periodically based on everyone’s preferred pace, handling ability, hill climbing speed, but no one will be left behind. On weeks where multiple ride leaders attend we will be able to offer additional pace groups to more comfortably accommodate all riders, which we will also include in the ride announcement when able.
Gravel rides were first offered in 2021. You can review this presentation for a recap the season and what we learned from it.
A Few Good Questions
Q: Do I need a special bike?
No! There are lots of “gravel” and “adventure” bikes that would be great for these rides, but really you could get by on almost anything.
Q: What equipment do I need?
The main thing to think about is your tire width and pressure. A rough suggestion would be something wider than 700x30c at 60psi or less. If you don’t know what that means, it’s okay! Get in touch and we can help you figure out if your bike would be up to the task (it probably is).
Other than your bike you’ll need blinking lights that fix to you or your bike for safety at dusk, water bottles with water, a helmet, and tools/parts to fix a flat tire. Multiple gears are recommended, but if you can ride a fixie up Mt. Pleasant then more power to you.
Q: It’s wet out. Is the ride on?
Yup, that just makes it more fun! Rides will be cancelled for heavy rain, thunder and/or lightning, etc. but otherwise don’t shy away from getting wet or muddy.
Q: Is this mountain biking?
No. But mountain biking is great and is very complimentary to gravel riding, especially when it comes to bike handling.
